I haven't had a flu shot since the early 70s. My first employer required it, and provided it. Since then I haven't bothered, and I don't remember the last time I had flu. DH on the other hand has had the shot for several years, and most of them he's been laid low for a couple of weeks with flu. Go figure!
I'm healthy, my immune system is good, I'm not in any of the risk groups, nor do I work in health care or any other fields where it's advised. I figure there are lots of people who are more likely to benefit from it than I, so I'll leave it to them.
Yep. Been getting it for many years. Still got "the flu" most years...or so I thought. This year I truly caught The Flu (culture confirmed). There is NO WAY I had ever been that sick before, and prior to that, I would have claimed near death flus on more than one occasion. Because of this, I will always take precautions to try and prevent such an illness! Also, I do work in healthcare, and wouldnt want to be a Typhoid Mary of sorts to everyone around me. Just because you never "get" the flu doesnt mean you cant carry it and spread it to others around you...My live in partner wont get one - needle phobia thing...I know him well enough to know that if he ever gets the flu, it will be the last year he doesnt get the shot!
I am not sure I am going to. My Dr. told me it was up to me. I would REALLY like to not have the flu while being pregnant, but I also don't want to have a reaction to the shot. So I am torn. I problally wont get it because I HATE needles.